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Posted 04 Sep 2024

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Kenya (Capital: Nairobi)

Recently, 3rd edition of Joint Defense Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Kenya was held in New Delhi. 

A map of Eastern Africa highlighting Kenya. The capital, Nairobi, is marked with a star. Surrounding countries include Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania. The map also shows the Indian Ocean to the East of Kenya.

Political Features

  • Located in Eastern Africa.
  • Neighboring Countries: Somalia (Northeast), Ethiopia (North), South Sudan (Northwest), Uganda (East), Tanzania (South).
  • Maritime border: Indian Ocean to the East.
  • UNEP and UN-HABITAT are headquartered in Nairobi.

Geographical Features

  • Almost bisected horizontally by the Equator.
  • Major Lakes: Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria (shared by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda), etc.
  • Major Rivers: Athi/Galana, Tana, Mara, etc.
  • Mountain ranges: Aberdare Range, Mau Escarpment, etc.
  • Highest point: Mount Kenya (second highest in Africa).
  • Tags :
  • UNEP
  • Kenya
  • Nairobi
  • Lake Victoria
  • UN-HABITAT
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